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Click here to see our other books! Lettres de Madame de Sevigne a Sa Fille et A Ses Amis Madame de Sevigne [Marie de Rabutin-Chantal]; A. Grouvelle [ed.] 1820 L. Tenre : Paris 6" by 4" ccxx [1], 2-216; 432; 433; 438; 436; 437; 439; 438; 437; 434; 427; 316pp SUMMARY A delightful twelve volume set of the letters of the seventeenth century literary figure Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Madame de Sevigne. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage : £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION In the original French. A twelve volume set of the letters of Madame de Sevigne, a French aristocrat whose prolific letter writing has provided a valuable insight into seventeenth century France. Madame de Sevigne's letters are heralded for their wit, vividness and her musings on key events in France during her lifetime. Addressed to her daughter, the letters often commented on scandalous events in the French court. This twelve volume set is lacking the two portraits that should appear in volume I, and the title page to volume XII. With half titles to each volume. Volume XII contains 'Reflexions sur les lettres de Madame de Sevigne' and the letters ofMadame de Simiane, by Simon Jerome Bourlet de Vauxcelles. Madame de Simiane was the daughter of Madame de Sevigne, and her chief correspondent. With the bookplate of the Guille-Alles library to the front board of each volume, and handwritten labels taped to the tail of each spine. Further bookplates to each front pastedown. CONDITION In full tree calf bindings, with gilt detailing to spines. Light rubbing to back strip heads and tails. Library labels to the tail of each spine, and to each front boards. Light rubbing to joints. Bookplates to front pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with instances of spotting and some foxing. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques